Managing Editor

While the ME oversees and ensures the smooth flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms, the ideal candidate is particularly adept at and has a particular passion for digital excellence.

As the newsroom's most hands-on manager and coach of reporters, the ME brings ideas, inspiration, and guidance to the staff, and actively directs the deployment of resources online, on mobile, in email, print and on social.

Duties

Employ whip smart news judgment and a solid news sense

Make smart snap judgments about how best to tell stories

Manage both people and content exceedingly well

Motivate and help newsroom tell compelling stories

Inspire, motivate and mentor reporters, editors and other staff members

Keep the newsroom organized, on time and on the rails

Embrace and manage growth and change

Believe that serving your audience is a newsroom's chief responsibility

Communicate exceptionally well

Create a collegial, collaborative newsroom culture and vibe

5+ years with demonstrated success in a top leadership role preferred.

An understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to develop strategies to address market and consumer change.

Effective time management skills.

The ability to exceed expectations in a results-oriented environment.

Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

BA/BS degree preferred.

Must have experience with InDesign and similar platforms if applicable.

Experience in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Must have experience using Teams, Webex, Zoom, or related communication platforms.